DOH reports 9% weekly increase in COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,101 new COVID-19 cases from February 6 to 12, a 9% increase from the previous week.

The daily average of infections rose to 157.

A total of 98 additional COVID-19-related deaths were belatedly recorded, with six occurring between January 31 and February 12, 2023.

These new deaths represent an increase from the 85 deaths reported in the preceding week.

Two severe or critical cases were recorded, bringing the total number of severe or critical COVID-19 admissions to 426.

COVID-19 hospitalization rates saw a slight decrease, with ICU bed utilization at 13.9% and non-ICU bed utilization at 19.6%.

Over 73.8 million individuals are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with an additional 13,796 receiving shots last week.

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